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William Lai Ching-te
The latest news on William Lai, (also known as Lai Ching-te),Taiwanese politician, former physician and currently the 8th president of the Republic of China, including politics news.
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Former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou to return to mainland China despite warnings
Beijing welcomes former KMT chairman and Ma Ying-jeou Foundation CEO stresses importance of stable cross-strait relations amid tariff war.
11 Jun 2025 - 8:08PM
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Taiwanese YouTuber Gym Boss live-streams unfiltered look at mainland China
11 Jun 2025 - 5:05PM
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Taiwan’s latest security measures cut cross-strait travel, prompting pushback
7 Jun 2025 - 6:00PM
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US-China relations
US spotlights Taiwan risks as China’s 2027 defence goal nears
US Admiral Samuel Paparo said Chinese drills around Taiwan are “rehearsals,” as a looming 2027 target for China’s military modernisation heightens focus on the island.
3 Jun 2025 - 5:11PM
Taiwan economy
Trade war elephant in the showroom at Computex Taipei, Asia’s biggest tech expo
As Trump threatens to reinstate high tariffs on Taiwan, tech-sector exporters reliant on the US market fear the worst.
31 May 2025 - 11:00AM
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Taiwan’s Lai does not have the cards with Washington or Beijing
By aligning with the US and annoying the mainland, Taipei under the DPP has sacrificed future prosperity and security for little or nothing.
30 May 2025 - 9:00PM
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Why Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te was silent on cross-strait relations
Readers discuss the policy constraints confronting the Taiwanese leader, mental health in the LGBTQ community, and the challenge of restricting social media use.
29 May 2025 - 11:30AM
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Mainland China accuses Taiwan of backing cyberattacks on 1,000 sensitive targets
Guangzhou city police say tech company was hit with ‘rudimentary and crude’ methods.
27 May 2025 - 3:45PM
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Taiwan cracks down on public servants with mainland ID and residency
Hundreds of thousands of government and military personnel screened in programme dismissed by critics as ‘loyalty pledges’.
27 May 2025 - 12:00PM
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Why did Taiwan’s William Lai tone down his rhetoric on mainland China?
Lai omitted references to Beijing in a speech marking his first year in office this week, a change noted on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
22 May 2025 - 9:00PM
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SCMP Highlights
China’s growing C919 jet network, AI in Chinese military: SCMP daily highlights
From Beijing vowing to react to a possible Huawei ban to ‘candid’ talks between US and China envoys, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
22 May 2025 - 4:19AM
China’s military drills
PLA runs amphibious landing drill in strait as Taiwanese leader marks first year
The 73rd Group Army exercises tactics and skills of near-shore driving and landing operations with armoured amphibious vehicles.
21 May 2025 - 3:26PM
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Taiwan’s Lai enters second year in office with troubles mounting on all sides
No honeymoon for the leader called inflexible, ineffectual in relations with Washington, and still on a collision course with Beijing.
21 May 2025 - 6:00AM
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William Lai reiterates willingness to talk to Beijing
After island’s shock at Trump’s 32% tariff move, leader commits to ‘never sacrificing any single sector’ in discussions with US
20 May 2025 - 4:11PM
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Taiwan’s William Lai commits to security and industry on leadership anniversary
After island’s shock at Trump’s 32 per cent tariff move, leader commits to ‘never sacrificing any single sector’ in talks with US.
20 May 2025 - 7:58PM
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Taiwan tries to dispel doubts after Trump talks trade ‘unification’
The island’s presidential office says reference did not relate to Taiwan and the situation is unchanged.
14 May 2025 - 9:23PM
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Taiwan economy
Taiwan currency’s surge ‘a warning’ in Asia’s de-dollarisation: analysts
Is the Trump administration’s hostility pushing the region away from a staple of American power?
7 May 2025 - 6:22PM
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Tens of thousands in Taiwan protest against William Lai
28 Apr 2025 - 12:15PM
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Taiwan
Can Taiwan still trust the US as Trump tariffs threaten heavy blow?
Poll shows most Taiwanese ‘have lost confidence’ in the US, with social media users saying that after Ukraine, ‘Trump will sell out Taiwan next’.
27 Apr 2025 - 10:00PM
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Taiwan opposition to hold urgent summit amid recall battle with ruling DPP
Ruling party trying to suppress dissent through legal means after losing control of the legislature last year, KMT chief alleges.
22 Apr 2025 - 2:29AM
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Taiwan spy scandals expose frailty of political and military defences
As government aides are investigated, there is alarm over Beijing’s intensifying efforts to undermine Taiwanese authorities from within.
20 Apr 2025 - 8:30PM
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Taiwan leader’s approval ratings drop amid drive to unseat opposition lawmakers
Polling suggests Lai faces ‘unprecedented levels of public dissatisfaction’ and the Trump tariffs are a further risk to his support base.
16 Apr 2025 - 8:14PM
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Taiwan
Former aide to Taiwan’s security chief expelled from DPP over spying allegations
Ho Jen-chieh, who worked for the island’s former foreign minister Joseph Wu, is suspected of leaking classified information to Beijing.
14 Apr 2025 - 8:41PM
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Missed signals only worsen tensions over Taiwan
Addressing two major misperceptions that underpin the dynamics between Washington and Beijing over Taiwan would help promote stability.
8 Apr 2025 - 5:30AM
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Taiwan
Beijing’s surprise blockade drill around Taiwan continues
The drills come days after US defence chief Pete Hegseth wrapped up an Asian tour during which he pushed for a stronger alliance to oppose ‘China’s aggression’ and Taiwan leader William Lai’s recent reference to the mainland as a ‘foreign hostile force’.
2 Apr 2025 - 5:01PM
Taiwan
Taiwan’s civil defence drills go big, but has sense of urgency diminished?
Simulations aim to prepare islanders for natural disasters and wartime, but real challenge is fostering sustained sense of crisis awareness, experts say.
2 Apr 2025 - 10:01AM
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China’s military drills
Beijing confirms what Taiwan already knew: PLA did drill near island last week
Days after island leader called mainland a ‘foreign hostile force’, Taiwan reported 59 PLA aircraft and 9 naval vessels nearby.
27 Mar 2025 - 7:34PM
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It’s a family affair: inside Hong Kong’s quest to lure world’s wealthiest clans
Two years ago, the government unveiled eight measures with the aim of attracting affluent families so they could set up family offices.
22 Mar 2025 - 11:18AM
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